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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources